American comedian and actor Billy Crystal and his wife Janice Crystal have lost their home in the recent Los Angeles fire, as the couple discloses.
The Crystals have shared a deep connection with their house, as it has witnessed the lives of the couple, their children, and also their grandchildren for five decades. The duo has voiced out about their grief while speaking to CNN, stating:
"Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy.”
The comedy legend, Billy Crystal, from When Harry Met Sally fame, has commended the resilience of the first responders and the firefighters of the wildfires and is praying for their safety and well-being. He is hopeful that with the love of their close ones, they shall be able to heal and rebuild themselves from this tragedy.
The Los Angeles fire impacts the lives of many other celebrities
Along with Billy Crystal, several other celebrities living in Los Angeles have been largely impacted by the fire, namely James Woods, Paris Hilton, Mark Hamill, Diane Warren, Adam Brody, Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Cary Elwes, and many others. Some of them even posted on their Instagram to report about their situation.
Several popular shows' productions such as Grey's Anatomy and Abbott Elementary took a standstill, and other upcoming events of Hollywood such as the Critics' Choice Awards 2025 also got interrupted due to the Los Angeles fire.
Locals' lives were uprooted due to the Los Angeles Fire
The Los Angeles fire erupted on January 8, 2025, in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, South California. More than 137,000 people have been forced to be displaced from their homes. According to the police, around 5 people have lost their lives to the fire tragedy.
The cause of the Los Angeles fire has not been detected yet and is under inspection, but some claim that climate change has a role to play in it, although there is no clear evidence yet. According to the officials, they have cited the existence of drought and high winds in the area, which had led to a lack of moisture in its vegetation and hence it is more susceptible to getting combusted.
However, a large force of firefighters have joined together to prevent more losses in this crisis, even though the situation is still not under control. According to the statistics by the Wildfire Alliance, the Palisades fire has been the most catastrophic fire in the history of LA.